O papel dos serviços no desenvolvimento econômico e a relação centro-periferia

Abstract

The literature on productive structure e economic growth shows the relevance of industry in the process of product expansion for both developed e developing countries. Recent studies also suggest that increasing participation of the modern services sector (industrial services) contributes to innovation, productivity, e hence growth. The main goal of this paper is to propose a theoretical discussion about the importance of the modern services sector for Latin America e proposes to update the central thesis of the Latin American structuralist approach. The data suggest that, as with industry, the centerperiphery relationship is perpetuated in services. The ECLAC school of thought remains current e contributes to explain the underdevelopment of Latin American countries.